Alma Ruth was born in Baltimore on August 12, 1899. After marrying Clarence Jones they moved to Fort Worth in 1919.
Photograph of Buddies Supermarket was taken in 1955. It was originally Berry Brothers Supermarket built by Clarence Jones.
Certificate of Deputation of Clarence Jones
Clarence Jones was appointed on December 31, 1950, by Tarrant County Sheriff Sully Montgomery.
Certificate of Life Membership A.F. & A.M.
Clarence Jones' certificate of lifetime membership in Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
The home of Clarence & Ruth Jones sat on 12 acres that became the Greater Richland Shopping Center. The house was moved north to 4324 Cummings Drive and later Bricked.
Clarence and Ruth Jones at Haltom State Bank
Clarence Jones became president of Haltom State Bank in 1952. He would go on to become chairman of the board and chief executive officer. After his death in April of 1966 Ruth Jones became chairwoman of the board of directors, serving in that role until 1982.
Bankers Real estate developers housing development
Clarence Jones was the Chairman of the Board of the Haltom State Bank. He built a large house for his wife, Ruth Daley Jones, on his farm northwest of Pipeline Road and Grapevine Highway. Part of this farm was later subdivided into 182 lots. The first streets were named for family members: Daley, Blaney, Cummings, Turner Terrace, and Briley. In the second platting of the reminder of the farm, Jones named the streets for popular car models of the time: Victoria, Holiday Lane, Deville, and Riviera. This development was incorporated as North Richland Hills on April 25, 1953.
Clarence Jones was born in London, Laurel County Kentucky. He was the 13th of 14 children. He came to Fort Worth in the 1910s. His first profession was as an apprentice machinist. He moved to Baltimore for a time before returning to Texas, this time married to Alma Ruth Daley.
Clarence Jones at Haltom State Bank Opening
Clarence Jones was an early developer in North Richland Hills, a banker, and much more.
Clarence Jones can been seen here resting after the grand opening of Haltom City State Bank.